Michigan Reconnect

You may qualify for free college

What is Michigan Reconnect

Michigan Reconnect is a scholarship program that pays for you to attend your local community college, tuition-free for in county and reduced tuition for out of county residents. You can use the scholarship to complete an associate degree or a certificate program. To be eligible, you must:

Be at least 21 years old to apply
Ages 21-24 must apply by December 31, 2024 and start by Summer 2025
Currently live in Michigan for a year or more
Have a high school diploma or GED
Have not yet completed a college degree (associate or bachelor’s)

APPLY FOR MICHIGAN RECONNECT

Now is the Time to Attain a Degree

Invest in you. An education beyond high school opens the door to many new personal and career opportunities, including higher wages. Michigan Reconnect can help you get there—may be even tuition-free.

$8,500

more per year in earnings with a two-year degree

75%

of Michigan jobs will require education beyond high school

Reconnect pays the full cost of tuition, mandatory fees (fees charged to all students per semester or per hour), and contact hours (extra charges for certain courses and programs), or the tuition difference from Delta County in-district tuition and fees for out of district applicants, not covered by Pell or other grant programs.

High Demand Careers to Pursue

Bay College will help you explore a career pathway, connecting courses, skills and credentials, that work for you! Connect to a fast track career today - complete a welding certificate in 9 months, become a Practical Nurse in less than one year, start as a high demand water or cybersecurity tech in 9 months - the options are limitless.

Holistic Support You Need to Succeed

Bay College provides a supportive learning environment which encourages academic and personal success of all students. Here are just a few support services.